Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

The Power of Events invites industry professionals to catch up on its Two-Year Anniversary Broadcast , now available on demand. This session features insights from industry leaders, updates on key projects such as the Schools Engagement Programme and Events Industry Insight App, and discussions on the future of the UK events industry. Follow The Power of Events on LinkedIn to stay informed about future broadcasts and updates.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Event Marketer’s 2025 B-to-B Dream has been unveiled. Each month, we’re sitting down with one of our all-stars to talk trends, best practices, and all things uniquely b-to-b. Valerie Strehle, Senior Director-Global Events, Workiva When an event organization operates under the code name GSD, or Get S**t Done, you know it has some serious momentum behind it.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Some love stories deserve a stage as grand as their tale, and BK and Colleen found theirs at the Hockey Hall of Fame. Set in the iconic Esso Great Hall , surrounded by the gleaming Stanley Cup and walls lined with hockey history, their wedding combined romance with an unmistakable reverence for the sport that brought them together. Designed Dream Events ensured the event flowed seamlessly, while Element Event Solutions added an artistic touch and personal flair to the space, with every corner te

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FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Skift Take: A senior planner who lost her job twice decided to channel the challenges of her unemployment journey into an online support group for fellow planners.

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Speaker: Alexa Acosta, Director of Growth Marketing & B2B Marketing Leader

Marketing is evolving at breakneck speed—new tools, AI-driven automation, and changing buyer behaviors are rewriting the playbook. With so many trends competing for attention, how do you cut through the noise and focus on what truly moves the needle? In this webinar, industry expert Alexa Acosta will break down the most impactful marketing trends shaping the industry today and how to turn them into real, revenue-generating strategies.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

– Brand to Launch S Guide as part of wider ESG Conversation Lime Venue Portfolio will be bringing a Kitchen Disco concept to International Confex (26-27 February) as it looks to continue a conversation with event organisers around ESG, and specifically around social and community impact programs at events. As well as contributing to the events content through its sponsorship of the People & Culture theatre, delivering two educational sessions, and convening a specialist roundtable at

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FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Joanna and Calvin envisioned a wedding that was bold, elegant, and full of warmth. With a stunning palette of deep reds and shimmering golds, their celebration exuded romance and sophistication! Casa Loma , with its grand architecture and timeless charm, was the perfect venue for their unforgettable day. Mango Studios captured stunning photographs, while Maven Films documented the heartfelt emotions on video.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Earlier this month, Melbourne played host to AIME (Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event) 2025its been called the IMEX of APAC at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event broke previous records by drawing over 4,500 attendees and 675 exhibitors, all while leveraging an AI-powered meeting matching platform thats been fine-tuning business connections at AIME for three years.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

International Womens Day 2025 is calling for all to #AccelerateAction for gender equality. We hear from inspiring leaders from the hospitality and events industry on what this means to them, how they are taking action in their organisations and what further changes theyd like to see in order to #AccelerateAction. I celebrate the strength, resilience and innovation of women around the world, especially in business.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2025

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This weeks hot takes on hot topics in experiential cover data banks, Teddy Takeovers and scenes from the South Beach Wine & Food Festival. VITA COCO TAUNTS POPPI WITH A LOW-BUDGET VENDING MACHINE You know we cant resist a good brand trolling moment, so our hats go off to coconut water brand Vita Coco and its strategically low-budget vending machine experience that took place in New York last week.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Skift Take: New research from Swoogo reveals that organizations have yet to fully integrate event technologies, hampering their ability to prove ROI for their meetings and events.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2025

When you invite 300 people to showcase your companys recent products, you have to make an impact. Thats what French car manufacturer Renault did when they partnered with European event producer Europalco at MH Atlantic Hotel in Peniche, Portugal, to display the companys cars in an engaging, immersive way for its annual Renault Group Convention 2024.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Ashton Gate Stadium, one of the premier event venues in Bristol and the South West, has officially launched its highly anticipated Christmas 2025 party packages. Known for its state-of-the-art facilities and versatile multi-function spaces, Ashton Gate offers an unforgettable festive experience tailored to suit a variety of celebrations. General views of the Hospitality Suites decorated for Christmas Parties at Ashton Gate Stadium – Ryan Hiscott/JMP – 07/12/2019 – PR – As

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FEBRUARY 23, 2025

It wasnt too long ago that social media influencers werent even considered media at trade shows and had a hard time getting press passes. Now its crucial to connect influencers and exhibitors, and the National Hardware Show , taking place March 18-19 in Las Vegas, is doing exactly that with its new NHS Influencer Summit. Building on the shows successful social media engagement program, the two-day event is designed to bridge the gap between traditional trade show marketing and the rapidly evolvi

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The greats learn from the greats. Set yourself and your team up for success with tried and tested strategies and insights from event marketing geniuses at Vanta, Partnership Leaders, Quantum Metric, Rocketlane, and Explori.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Skift Take: Opus Group is making a major bet on the APAC regions thirst for live events with the acquisition of The CWK.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Pondering whether Dubai would be the perfect fit for an upcoming meeting or event? The destinations Expo City has just secured two major pre-certifications you need to hear about. Or maybe Australia? Yet another major airline has announced plans for new direct flights for your attendees. Perhaps Jordan is calling? The countrys tourism board has teamed up with a leading travel app to spread the word on why you should keep its hat in the ring.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The Business of Events , the leading Think Tank and Advocacy Network for the business events sector, has announced RX Global as the headline partner of its signature 2025 Global Policy Forum. UK based RX is one of the worlds largest global exhibition and trade show organisers, delivering over 400 events annually in 22 countries across 43 industry sectors, with market leading shows including World Travel Market, Comic Con, The London Book Fair and IBTM World.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The world could use a collective deep breath right about now, and brands are responding with Zen-inspired experiences designed to put consumers at ease. As marketers take cues from the sect of Buddhism, which focuses on meditation, mindfulness and maintaining a state of calm, theyre creating sanctuaries where attendees have an opportunity to get present with themselves and leave their worries behind, if only for a short time.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Skift Take: Catalonia attracts premier events by seamlessly merging the Mediterranean lifestyle with modern business innovation. From Barcelona to the Pyrenees, attendees can explore world-class venues, gastronomy, and culture.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2025

If you’re seeking a sense of adventure, these new and renovated hotels are where youll find it. If you want to take your attendees on the journey of a lifetime, these new and renovated hotels are the place to do it. Whether you prefer to stay a little closer to home or venture far away, you’re certain to find an experience way outside your day to day here.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Bright Vision are thrilled to announce that Charlotte Moore has joined the team at Bright Vision Events as the new Business Development Manager! With her incredible experience and wealth of knowledge in the industry, Bright Vision are confident that Charlotte will take the team and events to new heights! The team at Bright Vision are beyond excited to have her on board and look forward to all the great things they’ll accomplish together.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Executives from Cisco, Salesforce, Dell, Webflow and Workiva share their top tips You never get a second chance to make a first impression. And that makes it critical for conference organizers to ensure that their first-time attendees are set up for successparticularly as a tidal wave of newcomers continues to flood the b-to-b event landscape. Between Gen Z aging into the workforce, and the post-pandemic Great Reshuffling that saw a large chunk of workers migrate to new industries, first-timers

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Speaker: Jennifer Hodroge, Omni-Channel Strategic Leader, Forrester CX Certified

Marketers know that personalization is the key to engagement—but with limited budgets and time, how do you prioritize what, where, and how to personalize? Aligning your content, campaigns, and buyer experiences requires a deep understanding of customer needs. In this new webinar with expert Jennifer Hodroge, we’ll explore how to leverage insights and customer journey mapping to build personalization strategies that deliver real impact.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Skift Take: Effective event promotion wording attracts attendees and strengthens your marketing strategy. Craft clear, engaging messages that resonate, create urgency, and highlight key benefits to make your event unforgettable.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2025

If a campaign underperforms, making changes in real time ensures efficiency and effectiveness. If theres one word that sums up the best approach to handling social-media uncertainty especially organic social its diversification. Just as with an investment portfolio, diversification is critical to mitigating risk and maximizing opportunity. But its not only about using multiple platforms, its about how they are used.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Following National Apprenticeship Week (10-14 February), RCP London Events is proud to highlight its commitment to nurturing talent and upskilling the next generation of AV professionals. As part of this mission, the venue has welcomed its first AV apprentice, Arron Montgomery, under the newly launched Level 5 Audiovisual Technician Apprenticeship Standard.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Event marketers were among some of the earliest adopters of AI but the scope was initially limited to back of house functions like developing creative concepts, streamlining operational processes and generating RFP responses. Flash forward to today and AI has come fully front of house as a consumer engagement technology thats changing the way events are experienced.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Skift Take: As more meeting organizers use AI to analyze facial expressions, attendees voice ethical concerns.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2025

As event professionals, you pour your hearts and souls into crafting unforgettable experiences. But without the proper tools in your arsenal, the dreaded “price discussion” can leave even the most seasoned professional feeling deflated. Price-sensitive clients are a reality, and while its important to be accommodating, you also need to ensure your business thrives.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Cvent announced that MICE sourcing volume through its online channels set new record highs in 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic numbers for the first time. Last year, $16.5 billion (13.1 billion) of MICE business volume was sourced through the Cvent Supplier Network, one of the worlds largest MICE hotel and venue sourcing marketplaces. $577 million (456.5 million) in confirmed bookings revenue came via Cvent-owned Venue Directory , a leading platform for sourcing and booking MICE business in the UK

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